Ezekiel 18:23

American Standard Version 2015

Have I any pleasure in the death of the wicked? saith the Lord Jehovah; and not rather that he should return from his way, and live?

Cross References

Ezekiel 33:11

Say unto them, As I live, saith the Lord Jehovah, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live: turn ye, turn ye from your evil ways; for why will ye die, O house of Israel?

1 Timothy 2:4

who would have all men to be saved, and come to the knowledge of the truth.

2 Peter 3:9

The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some count slackness; but is longsuffering to you-ward, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.

Ezekiel 18:32

For I have no pleasure in the death of him that dieth, saith the Lord Jehovah: wherefore turn yourselves, and live.\par

Luke 15:32

But it was meet to make merry and be glad: for this thy brother was dead, and is alive {\i again}; and {\i was} lost, and is found.}\par

Luke 15:10

Even so, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth.}\par

Psalm 147:11

Jehovah taketh pleasure in them that fear him,\par\tab In those that hope in his lovingkindness.

Micah 7:18

Who is a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity, and passeth over the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? he retaineth not his anger for ever, because he delighteth in lovingkindness.

Hosea 11:8

How shall I give thee up, Ephraim? {\i how} shall I cast thee off, Israel? how shall I make thee as Admah? {\i how} shall I set thee as Zeboiim? my heart is turned within me, my compassions are kindled together.

James 2:13

For judgment {\i is} without mercy to him that hath showed no mercy: mercy glorieth against judgment.\par

Lamentations 3:33

For he doth not afflict willingly, nor grieve the children of men.

Jeremiah 31:20

Is Ephraim my dear son? is he a darling child? for as often as I speak against him, I do earnestly remember him still: therefore my heart yearneth for him; I will surely have mercy upon him, saith Jehovah.\par

Job 37:23

{\i Touching} the Almighty, we cannot find him out:\par\tab He is excellent in power;\par\tab And in justice and plenteous righteousness he will not afflict.

2 Samuel 14:14

For we must needs die, and are as water spilt on the ground, which cannot be gathered up again; neither doth God take away life, but deviseth means, that he that is banished be not an outcast from him.